Bill, you are correct about the textured top on your 59.
I've seen many of these.
John
Imperial59crown@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions on the
> overflow canister. It appears however, from the responses
> I got, that I was overfilling the radiator. I've been
> topping it off just like I do in my newer car. The
> radiator was just flushed a few months ago, but I usually
> reserve only the best warmest days to drive my Imperial to
> work, so it appears I am overfilling it with antifreeze.
> As far as the textured vinyl roof on my car, I feel
> it is one of it's true rarities, and was also one of the
> things I liked most about the car. Someone on the list
> said they did this texturing back in 1959, and I am pretty
> sure that is very accurate, since there is no evidence
> that previous owners made any attempt to customize the
> car. After repainting the landau section the roof looks
> brand new, and very much like a vinyl roof. When I bought
> the car, I had thoughts about putting stainless steel on
> the front section of the roof, and making it silver
> crested, but decided against it, feeling the car would
> become to much a hodge podge of textures. I love it just
> the way it is! Bill '59 Crown
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